Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
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Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from the vintage release.
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Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted turbot with beurre blanc, creamy mushroom risotto
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Maison Verget, established by the iconoclastic Jean-Marie Guffens, applies its revolutionary, terroir-focused philosophy to Burgundy's most prestigious white Grand Cru vineyards, notably Corton-Charlemagne and the finest climats of Chablis. Sourced from these legendary limestone-rich slopes, Verget's Grand Cru whites are crafted exclusively from Chardonnay. Guffens' approach rejects dogmatic winemaking in favor of extreme precision: utilizing free-run juice, careful pneumatic pressing, and customized barrel aging with minimal battonage to preserve the electric tension and crystalline minerality of these elite terroirs. Historically, Verget challenged the traditional Burgundian establishment by proving that a negociant-eleveur could produce Grand Crus that rival—and often surpass—estate-bottled wines, combining rich texture with a laser-like acid backbone.
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Founded in 1990 by the visionary winemaker Jean-Marie Guffens and his wife Maine, Maison Verget is a highly acclaimed negociant-eleveur based in Sologny within the Maconnais region of Burgundy, France. Renowned for revolutionizing white Burgundy production, the house focuses on highlighting the distinct micro-terroirs of the region, from Macon and Chablis to the Cote d'Or, alongside select ventures in the Vaucluse. By employing precise pressing techniques, custom oak and concrete aging regimens, and minimal intervention, Verget crafts expressive, mineral-driven Chardonnay and elegant Pinot Noir. Their signature expressions, such as the Grand Elevage and various single-vineyard bottlings, are celebrated globally for their tension, purity, and exceptional value.